Democracy in America

Tocqueville, Alexis de; Reeve, Henry (TRN); Reeve, Henry

ISBN 10: 0553214640 / ISBN 13: 9780553214642

Published by McGraw Hill, 2012

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Synopsis:

From America''s call for a free press to its embrace of the capitalist system, Democracy in America--first published in 1835--enlightens, entertains, and endures as a brilliant study of our national government and character. Philosopher John Stuart Mill called it "among the most remarkable productions of our time." Woodrow Wilson wrote that de Tocqueville''s ability to illuminate the actual workings of American democracy was "possibly without rival."

For today''s readers, de Tocqueville''s concern about the effect of majority rule on the rights of individuals remains deeply meaningful. His shrewd observations about the "almost royal prerogatives" of the president and the need for virtue in elected officials are particularly prophetic. His profound insights into the great rewards and responsibilities of democratic government are words every American needs to read, contemplate, and remember.

From America''s call for a free press to its embrace of the capitalist system Democracy in America enlightens, entertains, and endures as a brilliant study of our national government and character. De Toqueville''s concern about the effect of majority rule on the rights of individuals remains deeply meaningful. His insights into the great rewards and responsibilities of democratic government are words every American needs to read, contemplate, and remember.

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Bibliographic Details

Title: Democracy in America
Publisher: McGraw Hill
Publication Date: 2012
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: good